AK suspension
PP240Z
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Title:
AK suspension
Creator:
PP240Z
Text:
Dear Colleagues,
I have a very determined obese patient who is an AK amputee. This occurred
several years ago and has taken till now to be healed and ready. Problem: pt
deconditioned from W/C use only, standing endurance 2-4 min, waist is 50+,
Prox circ of residuum is 28 and dist circ is 23. Heavily scarred and very
loose tissue. Length is 80%. UE are good. Cognition is excellent. Sound
side has instability in knee from old TKR. How would you suspend? My plan
is to use a 3mm ALPHA and ICEROSS lanyard. Pt is learning to don ALPHA with
asst from spouse. All suggestions are welcome.
I have a very determined obese patient who is an AK amputee. This occurred
several years ago and has taken till now to be healed and ready. Problem: pt
deconditioned from W/C use only, standing endurance 2-4 min, waist is 50+,
Prox circ of residuum is 28 and dist circ is 23. Heavily scarred and very
loose tissue. Length is 80%. UE are good. Cognition is excellent. Sound
side has instability in knee from old TKR. How would you suspend? My plan
is to use a 3mm ALPHA and ICEROSS lanyard. Pt is learning to don ALPHA with
asst from spouse. All suggestions are welcome.
Citation
PP240Z, “AK suspension,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/210365.
